Design thinking isn’t a new concept, but only recently has the mindset emerged as applicable to effectively solve all types of problems. Much like the fuzzy front end of innovation, the heritage and maturity of design thinking is a scattered and overlapping process. Check out our timeline featuring the unique evolution of design thinking, highlighting how this methodology emerged, the thought leaders who brought it to life, and how it is being leveraged as a business strategy in the world’s most competitive companies.

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Since 2013, the Design Value Index (DVI), sponsored by the Design Management Institute and Jeneanne Rae of Deloitte Monitor, provides a compelling case for design as an integral role in organizations. The latest index features 16 publicly traded companies considered to be “design-centric” based on rigorous criteria based on design management.
We are excited to feature speakers at Design Thinking 2017 representing a Who’s Who of the Design Value Index companies and those featured in the latest article’s commentary.